Andrew Becherer Joins Socket as Chief Information Security Officer

Socket, a company focused on securing the software supply chain, has appointed Andrew Becherer as its first Chief Information Security Officer to enhance its security measures across over 27,000 organizations. With a background in leading security programs at major SaaS companies like Datadog and Iterable, and experience with AI systems through his startup Staris AI, Andrew brings a wealth of expertise in infrastructure security and managing risks associated with open-source software. His role will involve integrating security into Socket’s operations and strengthening its products, ensuring they meet the needs of enterprises that rely on open-source tools without compromising trust. Socket CEO Feross Aboukhadijeh emphasizes the significance of this appointment, noting that Andrew’s understanding of both defending against and building solutions for supply chain risks makes him an ideal leader for their security efforts. As the company expands, they are actively recruiting across various departments to further their mission of protecting the open-source ecosystem.

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